Dynamite explosion breaking ground for the Southern Nevada Water Project, creating the River mountains tunnel.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Shown is the dynamite blast at the inlet portal of River Mountains Tunnel, which officially launched construction of the first stage of the $81 million project. The blast was detonated by U.S. Senator Alan Bible from the speakers stand 1.7 miles away, where the groundbreaking ceremony was held."
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Aerial view of the Las Vegas Valley Water Project. Construction might be part of the Leonard R. Fayle reservoir and pumping station
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Close aerial view of the Las Vegas Valley Water Project. Construction might be part of the Leonard R. Fayle reservoir and pumping station.
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Aerial view of a farm in the Las Vegas Valley.
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Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Mr. J.T. McWilliams with a friendship garden in the backyard of his home in westside Las Vegas (222 Wilson Ave.)"
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Rex Bell?, J. T. Williams, and Clara Bow? Standing next to an artesian well.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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Elbert Edwards and another man standing in the remains of an irrigation canal of the 1860's built by the members of the Muddy-Cotton Mission. The Muddy river can be seen in the distance.
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Elbert Edwards examines the soil in the Moapa Valley.
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Elbert Edwards and another man standing in a dry irrigation canal in the Moapa Valley.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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Elbert Edwards and another man standing next to a contemporary irrigation canal in the Moapa Valley.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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